It may not always be possible to look after your business interests on your own. As a result, you might take the decision to enlist the help of a business partner. Choosing the right business partner is a vital decision that could either boost the profitability of...
Year: 2021
Saying Goodbye is Never Easy – Change for 2022 and Beyond
Change is inevitable. As this second year of COVID-19 draws to a close, we all look forward to a future without the ills the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought upon the entire world. With that optimism in mind, we take this opportunity to announce a change here at Hart...
5 signs of elder abuse that you should not ignore
Elder abuse is a serious issue that many older adults face in the United States. It can range from being physically abused to emotionally manipulated, but regardless of the type is still upsetting and damaging. If you are concerned about elder abuse, you need to know...
What if a property is in the wrong zone?
If you’re looking to renovate a structure, invest in a new business, expand to a new location or buy property as an investment, you need to know that you can use the property in an intended manner. That type of use is inherently tied to the value of the property. If...
Are you in compliance with the Fair Housing Act?
Providers of housing, such as real estate companies and landlords, are prohibited against any form of discriminatory practices that make homes unavailable to certain people. Such discrimination may be based on sex, religion, race, skin color and family status, among...
When can a tenant withhold rent in California?
If your tenant is withholding rent, they may have a right to do so. As the landlord, you are obligated by law to fix serious problems within a rental unit. Failure to do so, and your tenant has the legal right to withhold part of or all the monthly rent. Here is more...
Hart Kienle Pentecost is excited to be part of the 2021 Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) NCC Fall Leadership Forum in Chicago!
We are excited to be part of the 2021 Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) NCC Fall Leadership Forum at the Marriott Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL! National Legal Trends to Watch: Rent control. Emotional support and service animals. Fair housing complaints. Resident...
Do you have to uphold the leases signed by the previous owner?
Buying a mobilehome community can provide you with a constant stream of income. It could also be an excellent investment, as you may eventually be able to sell it to the community or for a profit to someone else. Buying multiple properties rented out to others as...
Who helps a trust beneficiary during an issue with the trustee?
Trusts are common inclusions in California estate plans. Testators might use an incentive trust to help a family member with a history of addiction. They might set aside money in a special needs trust to provide for a family member with a disabling medical condition....
Hart Kienle Pentecost Attorneys Present at 2021 WMA Convention & Expo!
We are excited to be part of the 2021 WMA Convention & Expo at the Peppermill Resort Casino Spa in Reno, Nevada! Hart Kienle Pentecost attorneys, Robert Williamson and Ryan Egan, along with Thomas Pacelli of J&H Asset Property Mgt. Inc. will be participating...